Military of Kyrgyzstan

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Military branches:

• Army of Kyrgyzstan, which includes brigades at Osh and Koi-tash, in the Bishkek area, a special forces brigade, and other units.
• Air and Air Defense, which includes a regiment of MiG-21s and L-39s, four Antonov transports, and a helicopter squadron
• Security Forces
• Border Troops

Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 1,234,457 (2002 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 1,001,274 (2002 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 50,590 (2002 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $19.2 million (FY01)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 1.4% (FY01)

[edit] References and links

• Most information in this article has been taken from the CIA World Factbook, 2003 edition.
• http://www8.brinkster.com/vad777/sng/kirgizia.htm
• Manas Air Base - joint U.S./Kyrgyz facility